Dental Benefit Plans

Communicating with patients' dental benefit providers properly is vital to most practices. Learn about your rights, how you should manage disputes and how to respond to refund demands. You'll find information on how to understand your contract, how to withdraw as a provider and much more.

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Forms BENEFIT BREAKDOWN FORM
4/19/2010 posted by PSC Staff
In order to provide the best possible treatment estimate, utilize this form as an aid in verifying patient dental benefits. Read More Download
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Tools PLAN DISPUTE RESOLUTION FORMS AND PROCESSES
5/21/2010 posted by PSC Staff
The following links are available to assist you in filing a dispute with a particular dental benefit plan. Read More
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Forms PATIENT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTIVE UPGRADED SERVICES FORM
7/29/2010 posted by PSC Staff
When a patient selects an upgraded service or material, such as Captek or Lava crowns, the additional lab costs don't always have to be written off. Read More Download
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Forms PATIENT FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ELECTIVE UPGRADED SERVICES FORM
07/29/2010 posted by PSC Staff
When a patient selects an upgraded service or material, such as Captek or Lava crowns, the additional lab costs don't always have to be written off. Read More Download
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Manuals DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN HANDBOOK
07/28/2010 posted by PSC Staff
This Handbook serves as a guide to help the dental practice staff responsible for managing dental benefits and/or insurance. Read More Download
 
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Guides TABLE OF CONTENTS - CDA LEGAL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CALIFORNIA DENTISTS
07/28/2010 posted by PSC Staff
This guide provides an overview of local, state, and federal laws by providing basic, informational answers to dentists’ frequently-asked legal questions. The information provided in this guide is not legal advice. Read More Download
 
 
Guides LEGAL REFERENCE GUIDE FOR CALIFORNIA DENTISTS
07/28/2010 posted by PSC Staff
This guide provides an overview of local, state, and federal laws by providing basic, informational answers to dentists’ frequently-asked legal questions. The information provided in this guide is not legal advice. Read More
 
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Manuals DENTAL BENEFIT PLAN HANDBOOK - QUALITY ASSURANCE AUDITS
07/28/2010 posted by PSC Staff
This Handbook serves as a guide to help the dental practice staff responsible for managing dental benefits and/or insurance. Read More Download
 
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Benefits 5 33 5/24/2010 6:33:25 PM  
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Miscellaneous 11 32 7/27/2010 2:00:22 PM  

 

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